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Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan

Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan

General Surgeon

Croydon, CR9 8AB

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26 years of experience

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26 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.99

177 patient reviews4 professional endorsements
4.99
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.98
Explanation

349 recommendations for:

Colonoscopy(127)
Haemorrhoids(77)
Rectal Bleeding(26)
Other(119)

Recent patient review

29 Apr 2024

I am very happy with the care I received from Dr. Arun. He is very knowledgeable...

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About

Mr Arun Shanmuganandan is a consultant colorectal surgeon in a busy surgical unit at Croydon University Hospital. He specialises in laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery for diseases of the bowel including cancer of the colon and rectum. He also treats patients with benign bowel disorders like diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

He is an advanced endoscopy practitioner, fully accredited by JAG (Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) for performing colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and OGD (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy). He carries out endoscopic removal of large polyps of the bowel (EMR / ESD) and early cancers of the rectum (TEMS / TAMIS). He believes strongly in prevention and early diagnosis of bowel cancers and is a strong advocate of bowel cancer screening, which he is approved for.

His special interests also include treatment for benign anorectal conditions including haemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal abscesses and anal fissure. He offers various surgical options for treatment of haemorrhoids including rubber band ligation, THD, HALO, RAFAELO and traditional surgical haemorrhoidectomy.

He offers BOTOX for anal fissures and various surgical options for anal fistulas including fistula plug, gel, LIFT procedure and VAAFT (Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment) procedure.

In addition to surgical procedures, he provides wide-ranging, latest evidence based consultation on functional bowel disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, acid reflux, indigestion, bloating and coeliac disease. He works closely with other allied specialties like gastroenterologists, dietitians and nutritionists, and believes strongly in a multi-disciplinary approach to improve his patients' general gut health.

He takes a keen interest in teaching and training junior surgical trainees and is  an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King's College, London. He is a GMC approved trainer and educational supervisor for surgical trainees and foundation year doctors. He is a JAG appoved trainer for endoscopists.

He has multiple publications in international, peer-reviewed journals and is currently the Principal Investigator for a multi-centre, NIHR and NICE approved trial on the use of FIT test, which is a less invasive screening tool for bowel cancers. He is a member of the Trauma Care delivery Group, Sepsis Taskforce and Research & Development Committee at Croydon University Hospital. He is also a member of the NICE FIT trial steering group. He is the Trust Lead for PCCRC(Post Colonoscopy ColoRectal Cancers) Audit.

He is an Associate Medical Director at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

Arun qualified from a reputed medical university in the south Indian city of Chennai. Following basic surgical training in India, he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue higher surgical training. He underwent most of his specialist surgical training, in general and laparoscopic colorectal surgery, in south west London, which resulted in his entry to the General Medical Council's specialist register.

He enjoys spending his weekends with his wife and son, and his favourite pursuit is hiking in the beautiful Surrey countryside. He follows cricket and the premier league and enjoys playing football and tennis with his son.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Colonoscopy
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Bowel cancer
  • Endoscopy Gastroscopy
  • Bowel cancer screening
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgery
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Fistula surgery
  • Laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery
  • Bowel Surgery
  • Bowel Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Bowel disorders
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Faecal Incontinence
  • Gut Health and Functional Bowel Disorders inc. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Anal fissure
  • Anal fistula
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Inflammatory bowel disease

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Colonoscopy (36%)
  • Haemorrhoids (22%)
  • Rectal Bleeding (7%)
  • Colorectal Surgery (6%)
  • Endoscopy (OGD) (5%)
  • Others (23%)

Subspecialties
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic (Key-Hole) Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Anaemia
  • Pilonidal Sinus Disorders
  • Small Bowel Cancer
  • Weight Loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Bloating
  • Anal fistula
  • Anal fissure
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Itchy bottom
  • Fistula plug
  • Ileostomy Surgery
  • Laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery
  • Laparoscopic Bowel Cancer surgery
  • Haemorrhoid injections
  • Pilonidal disease
  • Banding of Haemorrhoids
  • Fistulectomy and Seton Insertion
  • Botox Injections for Anal Fissure
  • Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)

Registered with

Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)

No. 02585

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)

No. 57620

General Medical Council

No. 6078027


Qualifications

Management and Educational positions:

 - Associate Medical Director, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

 - Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, King’s College, London

 - Trust Lead for PCCRC Audit

 - PI (Principal Investigator) for NICE FIT trial, Croydon University Hospital

 - GMC approved Educational Supervisor for surgical trainees and Foundation doctors

 - JAG approved trainer for endoscopy trainees

Education:

- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2018

- FRCS Intercollegiate, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2014

- MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 2006

- M.S (Master of Surgery)- The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India, 2004

- MBBS- The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India, 2000

Memberships:

- Association of ColoProctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI)

- Association of Laparoscopic Surgoens of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI)

- European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)

- General Medical Council

- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

- British Medical Association


languages spoken
  • English
  • Tamil
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Healix
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Aetna
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare

Location

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The Shirley Oaks Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

4.84
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Poppy Lane Shirley Oaks Village, Croydon, United Kingdom, CR9 8AB
Poppy Lane Shirley Oaks Village, Croydon, United Kingdom, CR9 8AB
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17:30 - 20:00
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Friday
13:00 - 17:00
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4.84
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London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM3 9DW
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Thursday
18:00 - 20:00
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Reviews

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Colonoscopy (125)
Haemorrhoids (76)
Rectal Bleeding (26)
Colorectal Surgery (18)
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

177 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am very happy with the care I received from Dr. Arun. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and seemed genuinely interested in my case and family history, which is not very common these days. He made me feel at ease during a delicate procedure. I am grateful I have found him!

29 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Arun was super friendly and took time to explain - he was also super thorough and I am very grateful for this

19 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Arun from the first moment a met to date has been ever so accommodating, thorough, helpful and very very experienced word class doctor. He has bombarded me with number of heath advices and directions and has answered any question and concern i have raised which in turn made me very comfortable. I highly recommend Mr Arun!

19 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Explain every well,I felt very at ease.

12 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Haemorrhoids
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I felt very reassured by his knowledge and manner overall. I appreciated the time he took he talk to me personally after the exam and advise on what I should do in future regarding screening and testing.

12 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very clear, considerate and thoughtful discussion and prognosis Reassuring during the procedure and positive recommendations to deliver real progress

11 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been very impressed with Arun’s care and treatment. A colonoscopy is a daunting treatment to experience and Arun made the whole experience very dignified and had a very kind and empathetic “bedside manner” and explained each stage very well. I would highly recommend him.

11 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Mr Shanmuganandan to be very pleasant in manner, answered question in detail and clear as to the next sequence of events.

08 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Rectal Bleeding
Haemorrhoids
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Over the past 4 years I have needed the help of a many medical consultants for a range of conditions. Mr Arun Shanmuganandan stands out amongst all of them for his warmth, attentiveness, empathy and care during consultations. At every stage of the journey he went out of his way to be supportive, to listen and to explain. The procedure I had went incredibly smoothly and with no after effects.

08 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Colonoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Arun is an extremely personable and empathetic surgeon who puts himself in the shoes of his patients. I felt incredibly lucky to be in his care and reassured that I was in the right hands. I thoroughly recommend him.

11 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Reflux
Constipation
Colonoscopy
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Colonoscopy (2)
Colorectal Surgery (2)
Bowel Cancer (2)
General Surgery (2)

4 endorsements

Great surgeon. Pleasure to operate with and outstanding patient care.

06 May 2024
Endorsed for
Bowel Cancer
Anal Cancer

Mr Vivek Nama

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Is a colleague

Mr Arun is a skilled consultant colorectal surgeon with exceptional expertise and profound dedication to patient care. Having had the privilege of working closely with Dr. Arun, I attest to their exceptional qualities as a consultant surgeon and wholeheartedly recommend him.

03 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Bowel Cancer
Anal Cancer
Colon Cancer

Mr Francesco Di Maggio

General Surgery
Is a colleague

Arun is an excellent surgeon. I refer my patients both in NHS and private sector to him as he is very caring, thorough and meticulous in his approach.

07 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Bowel Cancer
Laparoscopy
Colonoscopy

Miss Bini Ajay

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Is a colleague

Arun is a fantastic colleague. Very passionate about his work and his patients. He is dedicated and very thorough clinician who is respected by colleagues and patients alike.

07 Jan 2021
Endorsed for
Laparoscopy
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy (OGD)

Mr Will Sarakbi

Breast Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan's reviews like?

Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 177 reviews

What languages does Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan speak?

Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan speaks English and Tamil

Where is Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan located?

Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan primarily practices at The Shirley Oaks Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at Poppy Lane Shirley Oaks Village, Croydon, United Kingdom, CR9 8AB
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Mr Arun Prasath Shanmuganandan is working Tuesday (17:30 - 20:00), Thursday (18:00 - 20:00), Friday (13:00 - 17:00)

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